Health care professionals should avoid relying solely on _______ when determining the nutrient needs of an adolescent.
a. chronological age
b. SMR status
c. biological development
d. pubertal growth and development
Ans: a. chronological age
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. fat. b. protein. c. alcohol. d. vitamin K.
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a. tube feeding. b. TPN. c. a high-calorie/high-protein diet with 6 small meals/day. d. a high-calorie/high-protein diet with 3 large meals/day.
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